Frequent Usage Clause Samples

Frequent Usage. 1. The department head may require the employee to undergo a medical examination to determine fitness for duty. The BMEA Executive Board may discuss the excessive use of sick leave with employees. 2. Except where prohibited by law, at any time a supervisor believes that an employee has either abused sick leave or has developed a pattern of sick leave use, the supervisor may take corrective action, including the imposition of discipline.

Frequent Usage. Regular and predictable attendance at work is an essential part of the job. The Fire Chief may require an employee, who frequently uses sick leave, to undergo a medical examination to determine whether or not they are able to continue in their assigned capacity. Frequent and unexcused use of sick leave is considered abuse and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. The City will pay the entire cost of any required medical examination. For the purposes of this article, frequent usage includes consideration of any of the following patterns: 1. Sick leave consistently taken Saturday or Sunday for fifty-six (56)-hour employees and Monday, Thursday (four (4)-day work week) or Friday (five (5)-day work week) for forty (40)-hour employees. 2. Using sick leave on the last scheduled work day before or first scheduled work day after a contractual holiday or a scheduled day off. 3. Using sick leave to avoid holiday work shifts. 4. Use of sick leave to cover time trades. Investigation of Potential Sick Abuse 1. The Fire Chief or their designee will monitor sick leave usage and identify any detectable patterns or concerns related to sick leave usage. 2. Any known mitigating circumstances will be identified. Mitigating factors may include leave taken under FMLA, medical/dental procedures, or miscoded hours. 3. Inquiry, investigation, and/or disciplinary actions shall follow the procedures as outlined in Article XIII.

Frequent Usage. 1. If an employee is frequently absent, she/he may be required to submit a written doctor's statement, acceptable to the City, certifying sick leave usage. The department head may require the employee to undergo a medical examination to determine fitness for duty. The BMEA Executive Board may discuss the excessive use of sick leave with employees. 2. At any time a supervisor believes that an employee has either abused sick leave or has developed a pattern of sick leave use, he/she may take corrective action, including the imposition of discipline.

Frequent Usage. Regular and predictable attendance at work is an essential part of the job. The Fire Chief may require an employee, who frequently uses sick leave, to undergo a medical examination to determine whether or not she/he is able to continue in his/her assigned capacity. Frequent and unexcused use of sick leave is considered abuse and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. The City will pay the entire cost of any required medical examination. For the purposes of this article, frequent usage includes consideration of any of the following patterns: 1. Sick leave consistently taken Saturday or Sunday for 56-hour employees and Monday, Thursday (four-day work week) or Friday (five-day work week) for 40-hour employees. 2. Using sick leave on the last scheduled work day before or first scheduled work day after a contractual holiday or a scheduled day off. 3. Using sick leave to avoid holiday work shifts. 4. Use of sick leave to cover time trades Investigation of Potential Sick Abuse 1. The fire chief or his/her designee will monitor sick leave usage and identify any detectable patterns or concerns related to sick leave usage. 2. Any known mitigating circumstances will be identified. Mitigating factors may include leave taken under FMLA, medical/dental procedures or miscoded hours. 3. Inquiry, investigation, and/or disciplinary actions shall follow the procedures as outlined in Article XIII.